Aji Dulce Type Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Aji Dulce Type Pepper is a warm-season pepper variety widely used in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine for its rich aroma, sweet fruity flavor, and very mild heat. Despite its connection to spicy peppers, this variety is known for its gentle taste, making it ideal for seasoning soups, stews, sauces, marinades, and fresh dishes. The compact, productive plants perform well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

This easy-to-grow pepper thrives in warm temperatures, fertile well-drained soil, and full sun. It produces abundant harvests of flavorful, aromatic fruits throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season sweet aromatic pepper
• Fruity flavor with very mild heat
• Popular Caribbean culinary variety
• Suitable for fresh use and cooking
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Performs best in full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Aji Dulce Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Aromatic Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: January, February, March, April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-30 days at 75-90°F (24-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall, 1-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart